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Dacia Spring vs Renault Twingo
Selected trimExpression Electric 70Change trim139 mi · 24 kWh · £11,990
Selected trimE-Tech electric 80hp163 mi · 27.5 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, Dacia Spring leads on value for money, charging speed and city driving, while the Renault Twingo leads on motorway range.
Which should you choose?
Choose the Dacia Spring if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you need the fastest charging of these options
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
Choose the Renault Twingo if...
- you do long motorway journeys - it has the best estimated real-world range at speed
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The Dacia Spring leads in the most categories, but each car here has its strengths.
ValueDacia
Dacia
4.9
Renault
0
Motorway RangeRenault
Dacia
3.3
Renault
3.8
ChargingDacia
Dacia
3.5
Renault
2.6
Cost Per Mile
Dacia
9.5
Renault
9.8
Too close to call
City DrivingDacia
Dacia
9.7
Renault
9.2
What each car does better
See the specification differences behind the verdict, with supporting figures for each advantage.
Key specifications
Compare the key specifications for your selected trims.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | Renault TwingoE-Tech electric 80hp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £11,990 | Not available |
| Official range | 139 miles | 163 miles (better) |
| Boot space | 308 L (better) | 305 L |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 29 min (better) | 30 min |
| 0-62 mph | 12.3 sec | 12.1 sec (better) |
Size Comparison
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Dacia Spring
Renault Twingo
Length
Dacia Spring3,701mm-88mm
Renault Twingo3,789mm
Width
Dacia Spring1,583mm-137mm
Renault Twingo1,720mm
Height
Dacia Spring1,489mm-2mm
Renault Twingo1,491mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | Renault TwingoE-Tech electric 80hp |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3,701 mm | 3,789 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,583 mm (better) | 1,720 mm |
| Width with mirrors out | 1,767 mm (better) | 1,953 mm |
| Height | 1,489 mm | 1,491 mm |
| Turning circle | 9.6 m (better) | 10.3 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 817 mm spare (better) | 680 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | Renault TwingoE-Tech electric 80hp |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot space (seats up) | 308 L (better) | 305 L |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1004 L (better) | 966 L |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 0 kg | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
Dacia Spring
- Uses 124 Wh/km on the WLTP cycle, more efficient than 100% of hatchback EVs we track.
- At 3,701 mm, shorter than 80% of hatchback EVs in our UK catalogue.
- 9.6 m turning circle, tighter than 85% of hatchback EVs in our database.
Renault Twingo
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- At 3,789 mm, shorter than 80% of hatchback EVs in our UK catalogue.
- 1,720 mm wide, below our 1,750 mm narrow-car threshold.
Full specifications
| Specification |  Dacia Spring Expression Electric 70 |  Renault Twingo E-Tech electric 80hp |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3.70m | 3.79m+88mm |
| Width | 1.58m | 1.72m+137mm |
| Width (mirrors) | 1.77m | 1.95m+186mm |
| Height | 1.49m | 1.49m+2mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.42m | 2.49m+70mm |
| Ground Clearance | 146mm | Not available |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 308L (better) | 305L* |
| Boot (seats down) | 1004L (better) | 966L |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 9.6m (better) | 10.3m |
| Kerb Weight | 984kg (better) | 1,200kg |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 24kWh | 27.5kWh (better) |
| Range (WLTP) | 139 mi | 163 mi (better) |
| Max DC Charge | 40kW | 50kW (better) |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | £11,990 | Not available |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2026+ | 2027+ |
* Renault Twingo: Boot is 305 L with the sliding rear seats fully back, and up to 360 L with them slid forward.
* Renault Twingo: Renault targets a UK starting price below £20,000, with launch in 2027; UK prices and trims are not yet published.
* Renault Twingo: Manufacturer does not publish width without mirrors; figure verified from multiple independent sources.
* Renault Twingo: Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-10.
* Renault Twingo: UK charging specification not yet confirmed. In Europe the car charges at 6.6 kW AC as standard, with 11 kW AC and up to 50 kW DC listed by the manufacturer.
* Renault Twingo: Up to 163 miles WLTP, pending final UK homologation.
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
Check official and estimated driving range alongside charging speeds, efficiency and battery technology.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | Renault TwingoE-Tech electric 80hp |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 139 miles | 163 miles (better) |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 95 miles | 135 miles (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 29 min (better) | 30 min |
| Max rapid charge rate | 40 kW | 50 kW (better) |
| Home AC charging | 7 kW (better) | 6.6 kW |
| Energy consumption | 124 Wh/km | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 24 kWh | 27.5 kWh (better) |
| Battery chemistry | LFP | LFP |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | Renault TwingoE-Tech electric 80hp |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 12.3 sec | 12.1 sec (better) |
| Power | 52 kW | 60 kW (better) |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 175 Nm (better) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
What the critics say
See how UK motoring publications rate each car in their road tests. One car has more review coverage than the other - we show that rather than guessing.
Dacia Spring
Expression Electric 70
Renault Twingo
E-Tech electric 80hp
No critic reviews gathered yet for this car.
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - Dacia Spring Expression Electric 70
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant49%
Child Occupant56%
Vulnerable Road Users39%
Safety Assist32%
Full result on euroncap.com (opens in new tab)
Euro NCAP - Renault Twingo E-Tech electric 80hp
Renault Twingo E-Tech electric 80hp
Not yet Euro NCAP tested as of 2026-10.
Warranty
Check the published battery warranty cover for each selected trim.
| Measure | Dacia SpringExpression Electric 70 | Renault TwingoE-Tech electric 80hp |
|---|---|---|
| Battery warranty | 8 years | Not available |
| Battery warranty distance | 160,934 km | Not available |
Buying options
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Dacia Spring
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Renault Twingo
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Live used listings
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Dacia Spring
- £10,9992026Cars2View
- £11,2992026Cars2View
Renault Twingo
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Dacia Spring and Renault Twingo like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 95 miles for the Dacia Spring and 135 miles for the Renault Twingo - both below their WLTP figures, because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. The Renault Twingo goes roughly 40 miles further between charging stops. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 29-30 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the Dacia Spring or the Renault Twingo?
The Dacia Spring is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 137 mm narrower than the Renault Twingo. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 817 mm of total clearance for the Dacia Spring and about 680 mm of total clearance for the Renault Twingo. The Dacia Spring also turns in a 0.7 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
Which battery will hold up better as a used buy, the Dacia Spring or the Renault Twingo?
Over a 8-year ownership window EVcarsguide's degradation model projects roughly 90% battery health for the Dacia Spring and 90% for the Renault Twingo. That is close enough that capacity loss should not decide between them. Both use LFP-type cells, which are happy charged to 100% every day.
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Data accuracy
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